We Are
The DigITs (Digital Informatics & Technology Solutions) team at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is seeking a library science student ready to immerse themselves in technology solutions and make an actionable impact in the fight against cancer.
Digital, data and technology are critical in today’s academic healthcare industry for reaching new populations, standardizing data, and reducing healthcare costs. The DigITs team works on everything from implementing the latest technologies like AI/machine learning to partnering with our clinicians and researchers to use data for improving patient care.
In March 2020, the Library launched the MSK Data Catalog, a searchable and browsable online collection of records describing the contents of datasets and providing access instructions for those wishing to explore the data for their own research. The catalog records consist of rich metadata conforming to schema.org standards, as well as utilizing controlled vocabularies, such as NLM medical subject headings (MeSH), Library of Congress Subject Headings, and the MSK's Oncotree cancer taxonomy. You can read more about the project here: https://datacatalog.mskcc.org/about.
This 10-week virtual summer internship program will partner you with technology, informatics and data leaders to explore MSK’s constantly evolving digital enterprise through interesting project work, while providing you with new learning opportunities and foundational knowledge in how technology in academic medicine creates a foundation for research, learning and patient care.
Dates: Summer Semester, June 7– August 13, 2021
Project Focus Areas:
- Library Science
In addition to project work, students will participate in workshops and learning events geared to orient students to life at MSK and help prepare them for the next steps in their professional careers.
Learning Opportunities (subject to availability):
- Overview of Academic Medicine with Hospital Leadership
- The New Wave of Digital Transformation in Healthcare
- Diversity in Leadership
- Professional core / soft skill development
You Are:
- A law school student who is interested in technology law.
- Action-oriented and eager to embrace new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency
- Professional, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Adept at planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
You Will:
· Meet virtually at regular intervals with the Associate Librarian for Research Data Management.
· Create catalog records for datasets which have been stored in publicly accessible repositories such as the National Center for Biotechnology Information Gene Expression Omnibus and which have been generated in support of MSK research.
· Contribute to the growth of this library resource and expand the discoverability of MSK research.
You Have:
- Enrolled as a student in Library Science program for 2021-2022 calendar year
We believe in communication, openness, and thinking beyond your 8-hour day @ MSK. It’s important to us that you have a sense of impact, community, and work/life balance to be and feel your best.
Our Hiring Process
You review the posting, agree it sounds like a great fit & apply ->Talent Acquisition contacts you to schedule a phone interview (if your profile aligns) -> after speaking with the Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will connect with a member of the hiring committee by phone or video -> post-interview feedback->if your experience is a fit, you will move forward and receive an offer! ->reference check & onboarding-> orientation & official welcome to MSK.
Send resume to johnk1@mskcc.org Subject: MSK Library Science Intern
